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The bald, shaven head is a bold, classic look. Whether you’re new to it or not, shaving your head and maintaining the look and feel that you want is easy with tips and tools from Gillette®.

Getting the shaven-head look

Follow these steps for a smooth scalp every time that you shave:

Soften and trim your hairs. Shaving during or immediately after is the best way to shave your hair because it makes those bristly hairs easier to cut. You might need to first give your hair a quick trim with a trimmer such as the All Purpose Gillette STYLER. Before shaving, feel your scalp for bumps and moles.

Apply shaving gel. This will further help soften your hairs, improve razor-glide, and help protect your skin against irritation. Gillette shave gels and foams help bring you a smooth shave from start to finish.

Shave with Light, Gentle Strokes. Shave with light, smooth strokes using even pressure. Work in a pattern that’s comfortable for you – try changing directions and going against the grain on your second pass.

Shave along contours. The Flexball Technology of Gillette Fusion5 ProShield razor handles allows the blades to pivot over the contours of your scalp with ease. Fold your ears down as you work around them to help keep them from being nicked.

Rinse blades often. Run the blades gently under the faucet every few strokes, both the back and front sides of the blades, and then gently shake excess water off. Do not tap your razor against the sink or wipe against a towel; these habits can reduce the life of the razor by affecting the intricate design of the blade components. Rinsing the blades under running water helps to remove built-up shaving gel, hair, and dead skin.